Date Posted:

2025-08-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ852: RMS AP Bldg M02 1151 East Hermans Road Building M02, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

Job Description:

The Effector RF Products Team at Raytheon is seeking a talented Sr. Engineer Nose Cone Lead to join our team in Tucson, AZ. The candidate will serve as the High Temperature Nosecone REA for an Advanced Technology development program. The program is currently in the EMD phase and will be transitioning to Integration, Test, and Production in the next 4 years. The selected candidate will be expected to lead nosecone activities as part of an interdisciplinary team.

This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do:

Oversee the development of parallel nosecone designs and drive a downselect decision for the final design.Oversee the fabrication, assembly, test, and delivery of nosecones for the MTA program, as well as the recently awarded FCA and 1.0 contracts.Lead a team of 15-20 engineers across multiple disciplines including RF design, mechanical design, aero/thermal/structural analysis, materials and processes engineering, RF analysis and test engineers.Coordinate efforts with various stakeholders, including programs, Internal Research and Development (IRAD) projects, customers, suppliers, and industry partners.Plan and execute testing to characterize the thermal, structural, and RF performance of the components.Follow the design through Guidance Section integration and test.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and experience to include any combination of the following:Design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of high temperature nosecone materials including including RF design, mechanical design, aero/thermal/structural analysis, materials and processes engineering, RF analysis and test engineers.Leading a multi-disciplined team in the development and demonstration of a complex product.Experience planning, managing, and executing large-scale projects (>10 people).Active and transferable US Government security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

8+ years of leadership/management experience.Experience planning, managing, and executing large-scale projects.Experience in design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of high-temperature nosecone materials.Knowledge of RF characteristics of materials and their impact on system requirements.Experience in quartz lamp testing, hot moment load testing, vibration/shock testing.Experience briefing customers on high visibility contract efforts.Excellent written communication and oral presentation skills.

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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